Posts Tagged ‘Gangs’
U.S. to designate Haiti gangs as foreign terrorists, opening way to use Salvador prison
Haitian gangs and individuals financing and arming them could soon find themselves labeled as “terrorists” and imprisoned in El Salvador’s notorious maximum-security prison, the same facility the Trump administration has been sending alleged members of Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua, the Miami Herald has learned. The U.S. State Department, which earlier this year designated the Venezuelan…
Read MoreBritish man’s tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of a notorious Venezuelan gang – despite the man having no connection to the group. Pete Belton, 44, from Ilkeston says he was shocked to find his forearm featured in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
Read MoreIran’s shadow war with Israel is ensnaring Swedish teens, security services say
As darkness enveloped Stockholm one evening last May, the city set into its nocturnal rhythm and its criminal underworld came alive. In a home in Västerås, a lakeside city 60 miles west of the capital, a mother completed her nighttime routine, comforted by the sight of her 15-year-old son safely in bed. But, just before…
Read MoreSupreme Court gives boost to Trump administration’s deportation plans under Alien Enemies Act
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-gives-boost-trump-deportation-plans-alien-enemies-act-rcna198585 The ruling said a judge can’t block Trump’s plan nationwide but made it clear that people swept up must have a chance to challenge their seizures before they can be deported. The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a judge’s decision to block the removal of men alleged to be members of the Venezuelan…
Read MoreMan convicted of killing 1, second victim pretended to be dead until they could crawl for help after shooting
https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/crime/ms-13-gang-member-convicted-2022-deadly-shooting/65-41f9d409-385e-462f-94e2-981b0bb876ed With the convictions, Castro-Contreras faces possibly multiple life sentences plus an additional 40 years.MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A 21-year-old Maryland man could spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of murdering Edvin Agustin Leon in 2022. The death is reportedly connected to the gang MS-13. According to the Montgomery…
Read More2 men sentenced for their role in 2022 Pagan murder in Marion County
https://www.wdtv.com/2025/04/01/2-men-sentenced-their-role-2022-pagan-murder-marion-county/ FAIRMONT, W.Va (WDTV) – Two men were sentenced to spend years in prison Tuesday for their roles in a 2022 Pagan Motorcycle Club murder of Henry Silver in Marion County. Derek Clem, 30, who was found guilty of first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit a felony in December, was sentenced to spend life in prison. Judge Matthew…
Read MoreHigh Ranking MS-13 Leader and Fugitive Wanted for Multiple Murders Found and Arrested in Long Island
Last night, a high-ranking leader of La Mara Salvatrucha, also known as MS-13, was arrested in New York for his alleged role in a conspiracy responsible for 11 murders. Joel Vargas-Escobar, also known as Momia, was indicted the District of Nevada and charged with racketeering conspiracy that involved 11 murders. Vargas-Escobar is also charged with…
Read MoreGangs attack police station, prison in central Haiti town, more than 500 inmates escape
Members of the powerful gang coalition Viv Ansanm stormed a prison in Haiti on Monday, releasing more than 500 inmates after setting fire to a police substation during a day of panic in the central region of the country that sent residents, patients and staff at one of the biggest hospitals fleeing. Haiti National Police…
Read MoreJamaica prime minister endorses expansion of Haiti police as Kenyan-led mission struggles
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Wednesday that the escalating gang crisis in Haiti has reached a point that demands a rapid increase in the number of cops and equipment for the Haiti National Police to battle gangs that are on the verge of taking over the capital. Ultimately, the Haiti National Police “has to…
Read MoreFBI arrests leader of MS-13 gang in Prince William County
https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-news/virginia/prince-william-county/fbi-arrests-leader-of-ms-13-gang-in-prince-william-county/ PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The FBI announced Thursday that a top MS-13 gang leader was arrested in Northern Virginia. During a press conference, officials confirmed that FBI agents took the gang leader into custody in the Dale City area in Woodbridge on Thursday morning. Attorney General Pamela Bondi said that…
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